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Episode 46: 2025 OAS Secretary general candidate: Hon. Albert Ramdin
A conversation with Suriname Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation on his candidacy to be the next Secretary General of the Organization of American States.
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Episode 45: Brazil’s investment potential and opportunities for US-Brazil cooperation
A conversation with Jorge Viana, President of the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil) on Brazil’s investment potential, opportunities for US-Brazil cooperation, and synergies between the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Brazil’s new Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento (PAC).
Episode 43: Guyana’s future growth in the non-oil economy
A conversation with the Hon. Dr. Ashni K. Singh, Guyana’s Senior Minister in the Office of the President, with responsibility for finance and public service, to discuss non-oil sector growth and the growing role of the Guyanese private sector for economic development.
Episode 44: The Hon. Dickon Mitchell on the development of key industries & Grenada’s Beryl recovery
A conversation with the Prime Minister of Grenada & current Chair of the Caribbean Community Hon. Dickon Mitchell, to discuss the development of key industries and the country’s recovery after the effects of Hurricane Beryl.
Episode 42: Economic Prosperity and the priorities of the Noboa administration
A conversation with Ecuador’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabriela Sommerfeld, on the July Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity meetings and the priorities of the Noboa administration.
Episode 41: A conversation with Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Javier Gonzalez-Olaechea
In this episode of our Experts of the Americas series, Deputy Director for strategic development Diego Area talks to Peru’s Minister of Foreign Affairs about the importance of US-Peru ties, the crucial momentum for Peru’s foreign policy ahead of APEC 2024, and the key challenges ahead, including migration and security concerns.
Episode 40: Voces de impacto: Kristie Pellecchia Loiacano on harnessing investment opportunities in Colombia
Part four of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series “Voces de Impacto: Conversations with Leaders and Changemakers in Colombia” features Assistant Director Isabel Chiriboga in conversation with Kristie Pellecchia Loiacano, Principal at Pellecchia International on her work advising companies interested in investing in Colombia.
Episode 39: Fernando Goldsztein on advancing scientific research to cure childhood brain cancer
A conversation with Fernando Goldsztein, Founder of the Medulloblastoma Initiative (MBI), about creating opportunities and fostering international collaboration for advancing scientific research to cure childhood brain cancer.
Episode 38: #MujeresAtTheTable: Women’s leadership roles across LAC
A conversation with Dr. Betilde Muñoz-Pogossian, Director of the Department of Social Inclusion at the Organization of American States, on gender equality and women representation in politics across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Episode 37: Voces de impacto: Juan Fernando Lucio on building sustainable peace in Colombia
Part three of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series, “Voces de impacto: Conversations with Colombian leaders and changemakers.”
Program Assistant Lucie Kneip speaks with Juan Fernando Lucio, Director of PASO Colombia, on his work his at the intersection of peacebuilding and environmentalism in Colombia.
Episode 36: Voces de Impacto: Minister Mabel Torres on sustainable entrepreneurship in Colombia
Part two of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series, “Voces de impacto: Conversations with Colombian leaders and changemakers.”
Assistant Director Isabel Chiriboga speaks with Mabel Torres, Former Colombian Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. They discuss the existing gaps hindering the development of sustainable business models in rural Colombia and emphasize the crucial role of innovation in driving economic growth within the country.
Episode 35: Voces de impacto: Josefina Klinger on community-led ecotourism in Colombia
Part one of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s series, “Voces de impacto: Conversations with Colombian leaders and changemakers.”
Senior Fellow Geoff Ramsey speaks with Josefina Klinger, Director of Mano Cambiada and 2022 White House International Women of Courage Award Recipient. They discuss innovative ways in which the US and Colombia can collaborate on issues of sustainability and environmental preservation by foregrounding communities in the policy-making and investment process.
Episode 34: A deep dive into Ecuador’s “internal armed conflict” against criminal gangs
Assistant Director Isabel Chiriboga talks with Ryan Dubé, WSJ reporter and Juan Rivadeneira, Ecuadorian economist and political analyst on Ecuador’s recently declared “internal armed conflict” and the challenges ahead.
Episode 33: A conversation with Paloma Mohamed-Martin, Vice-Chancellor, University of Guyana
Associate Director and Fellow Wazim Mowla speaks with Paloma Mohamed-Martin about gender challenges and opportunities in the Caribbean.
Episode 32: Ecuador’s Minister of Production Sonsoles Garcia on the future of US-Ecuador commercial ties
Diego Area, Deputy Director, speaks with Ecuador’s Minister of Production, Trade, Investment and Fisheries, Sonsoles Garcia on the future of US-Ecuador commercial ties and the opportunities stemming from a new government in Ecuador.
Episode 31: Ambassador Francisco Mora on Guatemala’s electoral transition
Jason Marczak, Vice President and Senior Director, speaks with The Honorable Francisco Mora, US Ambassador to the Organization of American States, on concerns about the state of democracy, the rule of law, and overall political stability in Guatemala.
Episode 30: Chile’s constitutional reform process
Diego Area sits down with Senator Paulina Vodanovic and Deputy Diego Schalper to discuss Chile’s proposed constitution ahead of the vote on December 17.
Episode 29: Budget and planning for Brazil, a conversation with Sergio Firpo
A conversation with Sergio Firpo, Brazil’s Secretary for Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies, on the relationship between budget and planning for Brazil.
Episode 28: Best practices to enhance climate resilience in the Caribbean region with Racquel Moses
As part of the partnership between the Atlantic Council and UN Women to promote gender equality and prevent gender-based violence in the Caribbean, we present a conversation with Racquel Moses on best practices to enhance climate resilience in the region.
Episode 27: A conversation on how to promote women economic empowerment in the Caribbean region
This episode of the Experts of the Americas series is part of the activities AALAC Caribbean is developing in partnership with the UN Women Multi-Country Office – Caribbean to highlight gender equality and prevent gender-based violence in the region.
Episode 26: Maria-Leticia Ossa Daza: Women’s leadership and tech infrastructure in Latin America and beyond
A conversation with Maria-Leticia Ossa Daza, founding partner at Willkie Farr’s Latin America Practice, on women’s leadership and technological infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Episode 25: Brazil’s budget and planning priorities with Renata Amaral
A conversation with Renata Amaral, Brazil’s Secretary of International Affairs and Development at the Ministry of Planning and Budget, on Brazil’s budget and planning priorities, both at home and internationally.
Episode 24: Carolina Baltodano on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies
Eva Lardizabal, Assistant Director, sits down with Carolina Baltodano, director of sustainability and corporate citizenship at Corporación Multi Inversiones, to discuss how advancements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies can drive sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Episode 23: A Conversation with Paula Tavares (World Bank) on best practices to address gender-based violence
Valentina Sader, Deputy Director of Impactful Programming, sits down with Paula Tavares, senior legal and gender specialist at the World Bank, to talk about some of the best practices to address gender-based violence in Latin America & the Caribbean. The conversation occurs in the context of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s partnership with UN Women to address gender challenges in the Caribbean.
Episode 22: A conversation with Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alberto van Klaveren
In this episode of our Experts of the Americas series, Deputy Director for strategic development Diego Area talks to Chile’s Minister of Foreign Affairs about the importance of US-Chile ties, the country’s potential in the renewable energy space, and the key challenges ahead, including migration and security concerns.
Episode 21: Announcing the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s Partnership with UN Women in the Caribbean
In conversation with Tonni Ann Brodber of UN Women, the Adrienne Arsht Center of the Atlantic Council announced a new partnership with the UN Women Multi-Country Office (MCO) – Caribbean. Together, both organizations will work together to tackle the most pressing gender-based challenges in the Caribbean, with an emphasis on Guyana and Jamaica.
Episode 20: The future of the Caribbean and gender equality
Melanie Chen, founder of the Caribbean Initiative and Atlantic Council Board Director, and Jason Marczak, senior director of the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center discuss Caribbean priorities and gender equality in the region.
Episode 19: Brazil’s economic priorities in the global stage
Tatiana Rosito, secretary for international affairs at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, and Valentina Sader, associate director and Brazil lead at the Atlantic Council, discuss the new Brazilian administration’s economic domestic and international priorities, including tax reform, New Development Bank’s presidency, and President Lula’s trip to China.
Episode 18: Gender equality and female representation in politics
A conversation with Paula Tavares, senior legal and gender specialist at the World Bank, and with Fernanda Martins, director of Internet Lab, on gender equality and female representation in politics.
Episode 17: Brazil’s COVID-19 response and future health emergencies
A conversation with Admiral Antonio Barra Torres, president of Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa), on COVID-19 response and future health emergencies.
Episode 16: Brazil’s climate priorities
A conversation with Senator Jaques Wagner, president of the Brazilian Senate’s Environmental Committee, on the country’s climate priorities.
Episode 15: Why and how to expand through franchising in Latin America?
As Latin America seeks much-needed foreign investments and as multinational companies eye expansion in Latin America, Baker McKenzie’s partner Kevin Maher and senior associate Ximena Couret sat down with Senior Fellow Pepe Zhang to discuss the opportunities and challenges in expanding franchising models in the region.
Episode 14: Ecuador’s post-pandemic economic recovery
Ecuador’s New Minister of Finance and Economy Pablo Arosemena sat down with Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center’s Senior Director Jason Marczak to discuss the emerging opportunities for trade and investment in Ecuador, and the steps the country has taken to strengthen its partnership with the US under a complex environment of soaring living costs and fuel prices.
Episode 13: Digital transformation and opportunities for cloud computing
Adam Aft, partner and lead of the North America Technology Transactions Group at Baker McKenzie, and Pepe Zhang, associate director and fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, discuss the benefits of cloud computing, as well as the opportunities and challenges for digital transformations in Latin America.
Episode 12: Elections in 2022 and the resilience of Brazilian democracy
Ricardo Sennes, nonresident senior Brazil fellow at the Center and Managing Partner of Prospectiva Consulting, and Valentina Sader, assistant director and Brazil lead at the Latin America Center, discuss the upcoming 2022 elections in Brazil, polarization, and the upcoming Summit for Democracy.
Episode 11: Polarization in Colombia
Lina Torres, Director of Knowledge Management and Strategy at Movilizatorio, and Camila Hernandez, Assistant Director and Colombia Lead at the Latin America Center, discuss polarization in Colombia. Watch the episode to find out what divides and what unites the Colombian people.
Episode 10: Promoting sustainable development in Colombia’s Pacific region
María Isabel Ulloa, executive director at ProPacífico and former Vice Minister of Mines of Colombia, and Camila Hernandez, assistant director and Colombia lead at the Atlantic Council, discuss the importance of promoting sustainable development in Colombia’s Pacific region.
Episode 9: Colombia’s national strike
Jacobo Tovar, director of Comfandi, sits down with Camila Hernandez, assistant director and Colombia lead at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, to discuss the implications of ongoing social and political tensions in Colombia and how the US can support its ally at this critical moment.
Episode 8: Energy Transformations in Latin America and the Caribbean
Benjamín Torres-Barrón, partner, Mining & Infrastructure Practice Group, Baker McKenzie Mexico, sits down with Maria Fernanda Bozmoski, deputy director, programs, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, to discuss the future of renewable energy in Latin America and the Caribbean; how COVID-19 has affected the region’s energy transformation; and the existing regulatory frameworks that facilitate or hinder the diversification of the energy sector.
Episode 7: Lessons from women in diplomacy
Ambassador Martha Bárcena, former Ambassador of Mexico to the United States, sits down for a conversation with Capricia Marshall, ambassador-in-residence and vice chair of the Center’s Advisory Council, to discuss women’s leadership, work-life balance, and the importance of women at the negotiation and decision-making table for strengthening the global order.
Episode 6: Women in peacebuilding and Colombia’s peace accord
Maria Victoria Llorente, executive director of Fundación Ideas para La Paz of Colombia, sits down for a virtual conversation with Camila Hernandez, assistant director at the Latin America Center, to discuss women’s role in peacebuilding, the gender angle of Colombia’s peace accord, and initiatives by the private sector to promote peace and close gender gaps.
Episode 5: Women empowerment and indigenous rights
Maria Tuyuc, president of the Global Network of Indigenous Entrepreneurs of Guatemala, sits down for a virtual conversation with Maria Fernanda Bozmoski, deputy director for programs at the Latin America Center to discuss women’s economic empowerment in indigenous communities.
Episode 4: Girls’ education for gender equality
Erika Ender, singer, songwriter, and philanthropist (Panama), sits down for a virtual conversation with Cristina Guevara, assistant director at the Latin America Center to discuss gender inequalities, the importance of girls’ education, and the role of the arts in the process toward gender equality.
Episode 3: The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center Caribbean Initiative
Jason Marczak, Director, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center, sits down for a virtual conversation with Vicki Assevero, Senior Fellow, Caribbean Initiative, Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center. They discuss critical challenges facing the Caribbean region and the strategic shaping of this new initiative.
Episode 2: Representative Carlos Paparoni and Douglas Farah on Maduro’s illicit activities, Alex Saab & more
Episode 1: USMCA and North American supply chains
Raymundo Enríquez, partner at Baker McKenzie (Mexico), sits down for a virtual conversation with Maria Fernanda Pérez Argüello, associate director and Mexico lead at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center.
The Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center broadens understanding of regional transformations and delivers constructive, results-oriented solutions to inform how the public and private sectors can advance hemispheric prosperity.